GOOGL monthly performance report
Monthly GOOGL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GOOGL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) closed August 2026 at $362.43, up 1.77% for the month and +86.18% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GOOGL is +15.79%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.88% versus its 200-day moving average ($326.86), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GOOGL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +110.62%, with a relative strength index reading of 161.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Alphabet Inc. (Class A) ended August 2026 at $362.43, posting a monthly return of +1.77%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.28%.
The current quarter stands at −2.00% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.88% versus the 200-day moving average ($326.86).
Year-to-date, GOOGL is +15.79% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +2.91%. The stock is currently −11.30% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.89%.
| Period | GOOGL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.03% | −0.20% | −3.83% |
| 1 Week | +8.61% | +3.90% | +4.70% |
| 1 Month | +1.77% | +3.05% |